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Tag Archives: Hudson Valley Wine
The Big Winner at the 2023 Hudson Valley Wine Competition? The Hudson River Region!
By Christopher Matthews While it is one of the oldest wine regions in the US, dating back to the 17th century, the Hudson Valley (HV) has always been a heterogeneous agricultural area, with many different crops and fruits under cultivation, … Continue reading
Whitecliff Tops Field at 2022 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition
Most things change, and very few stay the same. But a dependable constant in the Hudson Valley wine scene has been — and remains — the quality and excellence of Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery. Whitecliff owners Michael Migliore and Yancey Stanforth-Migliore … Continue reading
Fjord, Hudson-Chatham and Cab Franc: Big Winners at 2019 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition
By Christopher Matthews On a beautiful early September day at the Dutchess County Fairgounds this past Saturday, the Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition (HVWSC) once again took place. As usual, some results were expected, some were surprising, but overall, the judging experience … Continue reading
A Big First: HV Cab Franc Coalition Showcases New Releases & Cellar Gems
By Christopher Matthews In its first-ever group tasting, the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition (HVCFC) kicked off with an impressive bang on 30 May 2019, hosted by Nostrano Vineyards in its picturesque, wine-country setting. The eight legacy coalition members — … Continue reading
Posted in Hudson Valley, NY wine, Wine
Tagged Benmarl Winery, Cabernet Franc, Fjord Vineyards, Glorie Farm Winery, Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition, Hudson Valley Wine, Milea Estate Vineyards, Millbrook Vineyard and Winery, Nostrano Vineyards, Robibero Family Vineyard, Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery
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Hudson Valley Cab Franc Takes Flight
By Christopher Matthews For well over a decade, there has been a growing consensus among winemakers in the Hudson Valley (HV) that Cabernet Franc is the best red vinifera grape variety for the region. As an observer of the local wine scene, … Continue reading
Hudson River Region’s Fjord Vineyards Wins Best Cabernet Franc in New York
By Christopher Matthews Following up on its stellar performance at the 2016 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition, where it swept most of the top awards, Fjord Vineyards, located in Marlboro, NY, recently won the “Best Cabernet Franc” at the 2017 … Continue reading
2015 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition: Millbrook, Robibero Share Top Honor
By Christopher Matthews Stop the presses! For the first time since the award was originated four years ago, Millbrook Vineyard and Winery, the Hudson Valley’s perennial wine flagship, was not the sole Hudson Valley Winery of the Year winner at … Continue reading
Posted in NY craft beverages, NY wine, Spirits + Cocktails, Wine
Tagged 2015 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition, Bashakill Vineyards, Benmarl Winery, Cabernet Franc, Clermont Vineyards, Clinton Vineyards, French-American hybrids, Hudson Valley Distillers, Hudson Valley Wine, Millbrook Vineyard and Winery, Robibero Family Vineyard, Victory View Vineyards
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2014 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition: Millbrook, Clinton Vineyards Stand Out
By Christopher Matthews For the third year in a row, Millbrook Vineyard and Winery, the Hudson Valley’s perennial wine flagship, won the Hudson Valley Winery of the Year award at the 2014 Hudson Valley Wine and Spirits Competition. But it … Continue reading
Posted in Beer + Cider, Hudson Valley, Spirits + Cocktails, Wine
Tagged 2014 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition, Baldwin Vineyards, Clinton Vineyards, Hudson Valley Wine, Hudson Valley Wine Goddess, Maganini Winery, Millbrook Vineyard and Winery, Naked Flock, Phyllis Feder, Robibero Family Vineyard
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